Relational Family Therapy: The Systemic, Interpersonal, and Intrapsychic Experience - Softcover

Gostecnik, Christian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1138686190 ISBN 13: 9781138686199

Publisher: Routledge, 2017

Synopsis

Relational Family Therapy introduces a cutting-edge family and couple therapy model that synthesizes relational theories and integrates object relations theory with interpersonal psychoanalysis and self-psychology. The model holds that individuals deal with conflicts rooted in the frustrated and threatening environment they grew up in by later forming intimate relationships that are comparable to the core experiences from their primary family systems. The book outlines the three levels of experience―systemic, interpersonal, and intrapsychic―and provide concrete ways for the therapist to address client problems and promote affect regulation. Chapters include transcripts of actual family therapy sessions as well as genograms so readers can see the model in action.

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About the Author

Christian Gostečnik, OFM, PhD, is a professor in the Family Studies and Marriage and Family Therapy programs at the University of Ljubljana. He is also a Franciscan priest, clinical psychologist, and practicing marriage and family therapist.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138686190
• ISBN 13: 9781138686199
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 284